Highlights from history: Sept. 10

Highlights from major events that happened around the world on this day in history.

1813: Battle of Lake Erie

On Sept. 10, 1813, an American naval force commanded by Oliver H. Perry defeated the British in the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812. (Afterward, Perry sent the message, "We have met the enemy and they are ours.")

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1912: Edgar Rice Burroughs

In 1912, the jungle character Tarzan made his debut as "Tarzan of the Apes" by Edgar Rice Burroughs was first published in The All-Story magazine.

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1919: John J. Pershing

In 1919, New York City welcomed home Gen. John J. Pershing and 25,000 soldiers who'd served in the U.S. First Division during World War I.

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1935: Huey P. Long

In 1935, Sen. Huey P. Long died in Baton Rouge two days after being shot in the Louisiana state Capitol, allegedly by Dr. Carl Weiss.

1960: Hurricane Donna

1962: James Meredith

In 1962, the U.S. Supreme Court ordered the University of Mississippi to admit James Meredith, a black student.

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1963: Alabama public schools

In 1963, 20 black students entered Alabama public schools following a standoff between federal authorities and Gov. George C. Wallace.

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1979: Puerto Rican nationalists

In 1979, four Puerto Rican nationalists imprisoned for a 1954 attack on the U.S. House of Representatives and a 1950 attempt on the life of President Harry S. Truman were freed from prison after being granted clemency by President Jimmy Carter.

John Filo

1987: Pope John Paul II & Ronald Reagan

In 1987, Pope John Paul II arrived in Miami, where he was welcomed by President Ronald Reagan and first lady Nancy Reagan as he began a 10-day tour of the United States.

BOB DAUGHERTY

1991: Clarence Thomas

In 1991, the Senate Judiciary Committee opened hearings on the nomination of Clarence Thomas to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Doug Mills

1998: Bill Clinton

In 1998, President Clinton met with members of his Cabinet to apologize, ask forgiveness and promise to improve as a person in the wake of the Monica Lewinsky scandal.

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2000: "Cats"

In 2000, the musical "Cats" closed on Broadway after 7,485 performances.

STEPHN CHERNIN

2000: Bob Knight

In 2000, controversial basketball coach Bob Knight was fired by Indiana University for what was called a pattern of unacceptable behavior.

TOM STRATTMAN

2000: Marat Safin

In 2000, Marat Safin (mah-RAHT' SA'-fihn) beat Pete Sampras 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 to become the first Russian to win the U.S. Open.

MARK LENNIHAN

2006: Eli & Peyton Manning

In 2006, Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts defeated Eli Manning and the New York Giants 26-21 in the first NFL game to feature two brothers starting at quarterback.

2009: Health Care Heckling

2009: Hurricane Florence

One year ago: Florence exploded into a potentially catastrophic Category 4 hurricane as it closed in on North and South Carolina with winds up to 140 mph.

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2014: Barack Obama

Five years ago: During a prime-time address, President Barack Obama announced he was authorizing airstrikes inside Syria for the first time along with expanded strikes in Iraq as part of a "steady, relentless effort" to root out Islamic State extremists.